Amiable, adjective

A simpering giggle. "Oh, Lord Henry, you flatter me so!" The butler watches, two steps behind her, and smiles slightly at the man, perfectly human and therefore harmless.

Comb, verb

One hundred strokes, every morning, every evening, without fail. He should know, he counts every single stroke of the comb through short vermillion hair. It is the one thing he actually finds pleasure in, in this game of make-believe he plays with her.

Coronation, noun

Sometimes, in the dead of night when the shadows grow teeth and the butler is the last one awake, he thinks of wreathing his mistress in those shadows, clothing her in carmine and watching her smiles grow sharp on a throne of his making.

Flicker, verb

The Madame watches him constantly, her eyes flickering all over him and he feels them like a heated caress on his skin, the beautiful red of fresh blood sliding through his hair.

Flirt, verb

"Why Grell, one would think you care more for these whores than me." "Never, Madame."

Incarnate, adjective

They were liars and sinners, demons wearing human skins, draping themselves in human decadence without an ounce of shame or remorse.

Lash, verb

Madame Red was not a nice person. She was temperamental and envious and petty, and all the more glorious for it. Grell didn't really mind dodging the occasional teacup.

Seam, noun

"Grell." "Yes, Madame?" "The seam is crooked. I cannot wear a gown like this for the ball. Fix it." "Yes, Madame."

Sedate, verb

Madame Red always sleeps, deeply and dreamlessly, after a night out with the devil grinning at her side.

Thrill, noun

A life filled with empty, pale colours suddenly transformed into something vivid the moment Madame Red laid eyes on this sharp-toothed god of death.


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